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Graeme Paton of the The Times says Britain has come under pressure to phase out petrol and diesel cars after France’s president announced plans for an all-out ban. The sale of vehicles that use an internal combustion engine will be prohibited in France from 2040 as part of a move towards electric cars. The country…

Patrick McGee at The Financial Times reports Volvo Cars’ announcement that all of its models from 2019 onwards will have an electric motor. The move makes Volvo the first traditional carmaker to call time on vehicles powered solely by an internal combustion engine. In a front page splash under the headline ‘Volvo death knell for…

James Salmon at The Daily Mail reports that millions of commuters face the steepest hike in rail fares for five years because of the rising cost of living. The Retail Prices Index is expected to climb from its present level of 3.7% to as high as 3.9% this month – and it’s the July figure…

The Times (Graeme Paton) reports that millions of cheap advanced rail tickets are to go on sale up to 10 minutes before departure following the abolition of rules that stopped passengers buying them on the day of travel. It was announced yesterday that Virgin Trains West Coast had put advanced tickets on sale on the…

The Daily Telegraph’s Henry Bodkin reveals that statistics suggest that over eight in ten drivers ignore 20mph speed limits. According to figures released by the Department for Transport, 81% of cars break the limit, with 15% travelling at more than 30mph. England has seen a recent expansion of 20mph limits, with several authorities adopting them…

Graeme Paton at The Times reports that the Transport Secretary has claimed Labour leaders are creating passenger misery on one of Britain’s biggest rail networks by ‘egging on’ unions to take strike action. Chris Grayling said shadow chancellor John McDonnell should bear personal responsibility for industrial action that threatens to bring renewed chaos to Southern…

A bus company has struck a deal with not-for-profit financial service to offer members a payment plan designed to make travelling easier to afford. The partnership between Brighton and Hove Buses and East Sussex Credit Union means members who use the bus every day can get an annual pass with a 10 per cent discount…

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street is backing a campaign to encourage more people to travel by bus and be in with the chance of winning a four-week ticket to ride. The Mayor got on board to help launch Catch the Bus Week in the West Midlands, part of a nationwide campaign promoting bus travel. As…

Staff at the Financial Times have reported that the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has revealed that production of new cars fell almost 10% last month compared with a year ago. There were 136,119 new cars built in May, down 9.7% on May 2016, when output increased more than 26% to be the highest…

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further unlocking connectivity and growth in the region. Featuring expert insight from the rail, road, port, and bus sectors to define a joined-up transport strategy for all of Wales and promoting connectivity throughout the whole transport network.

Highlights of attending:

Hear the latest insight on the plans for transport across the region and how these will generate a more prosperous Wales

Discover the latest updates from Network Rail on the Strategic Business Plan, and consider the improvements for the Wales Route

Consider the next steps to promote connectivity between all transport networks, and find out how smart technology and real time passenger information will redefine new opportunities to connect Wales

Find out how the port sector will respond to the possible long-term impacts of Brexit and how these will affect the region

Hear the latest progress and plans to promote connectivity in east Swansea, and what new development opportunities the Cardiff Bay station will create

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify opportunities for collaborative development. Tracks include agriculture, automotive, intelligent cities, manufacturing, retail and utilities.

The Transport Knowledge Hub is a fantastic resource and I’m really excited about the opportunity to explore how we can maximise its use among transport stakeholders. In the South East Midlands, investing in local transport infrastructure has unlocked significant economic growth. The Hub offers a formal framework for sharing expertise with decision makers around the UK, as well as learning from the experience of others. This will enable more investment to be directed towards local and sustainable forms of transport.

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further

Event Details

Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further unlocking connectivity and growth in the region. Featuring expert insight from the rail, road, port, and bus sectors to define a joined-up transport strategy for all of Wales and promoting connectivity throughout the whole transport network.

Highlights of attending:

Hear the latest insight on the plans for transport across the region and how these will generate a more prosperous Wales

Discover the latest updates from Network Rail on the Strategic Business Plan, and consider the improvements for the Wales Route

Consider the next steps to promote connectivity between all transport networks, and find out how smart technology and real time passenger information will redefine new opportunities to connect Wales

Find out how the port sector will respond to the possible long-term impacts of Brexit and how these will affect the region

Hear the latest progress and plans to promote connectivity in east Swansea, and what new development opportunities the Cardiff Bay station will create

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify

Event Details

At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify opportunities for collaborative development. Tracks include agriculture, automotive, intelligent cities, manufacturing, retail and utilities.

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How Transport is Going to Drive Economic Growth in the Midlands. The one day Summit will bring together the key politicians and practitioners to discuss and debate the future transport strategy in

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How Transport is Going to Drive Economic Growth in the Midlands. The one day Summit will bring together the key politicians and practitioners to discuss and debate the future transport strategy in the Midlands

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The UK's vehicle fleet is still over 99.5% combustion engine-powered, and will continue to be a high percentage for some years to come. It is vital to tackle these

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The UK’s vehicle fleet is still over 99.5% combustion engine-powered, and will continue to be a high percentage for some years to come. It is vital to tackle these in order to reduce emissions as much as possible while they are still in operation on UK roads.

The LowCVP’s 2019 Annual Conference, taking place in Westminster, London on Monday, July 8th, will focus on the low carbon fuels agenda; acknowledging the momentum behind moves to ‘electrify everything’, while analysing which other fuel types can support the drive to cut emissions in the short, medium and long-term as well as which policy interventions are required to support them.

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The Future of Infrastructure Conference 2019 will include perspectives from government ministers, organisations and leading private enterprises, and feature case studies on large-scale policy reforms that are leveraging the speed

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The Future of Infrastructure Conference 2019 will include perspectives from government ministers, organisations and leading private enterprises, and feature case studies on large-scale policy reforms that are leveraging the speed at which infrastructure needs to progress.